Gustavus Blogs

Author: Gustavus Alumni

  • Rachel (Lux) Cooney ’18

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    Rachel (Lux) Cooney ’18 and Patrick Cooney are glad to announce their marriage which took place on July 3rd, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI.

  • Andy Widen ’98

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      Andy Widen ’98 is a Key Account Manager at Nidec Corporation in St. Louis, MO. Nidec Corporation is closely associated with approximately 300 group companies all over the world. Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling “everything that spins and moves”. Nidec has grown into a market-leading global company in the short…

  • Rachel Oien ’13

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    Completed her doctorate in Physical Geography in November 2021 from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. She is now working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University at Buffalo, NY.

  • Kim (Murphy) Teigland ’92

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    Kim Murphy Teigland ’92 is a Director, IT Service Delivery and Application Development at RAYUS Radiology in St Louis Park, MN. RAYUS Radiology has more than 140 clinics and hospital partners nationwide and is a leading provider of subspecialty, advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology.

  • Michelle Newman

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    Michelle Baker Newman ’96 is now the Vice President of Human Resources at Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN.  The famous cereal company is known for its delicious Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Honeycombs!

  • Jillian Hiscock

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          Megan Slater and Jillian Hiscock ’05 were married on September 18th of 2021, in Duluth, MN. Jillian shares, “My wife Megan and I were married at Bent Paddle Brewing Company (Gustie-owned!) after having to reschedule four times due to COVID-19. Even with 18 Gustavus alumni and former staff, former Gustie-Greeters in attendance,…

  • Sara Huntley

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    Sara Huntley ’98 shares that she is now a Director of Global Customer Advocacy at Nuance Communications in St. Paul, MN. Nuance AI solutions and services are transforming the way we work, connect, and interact with each other by advancing the effectiveness of organizations, empowering them, and creating a positive impact on the world. Nuance…

  • Luke Garrison

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      Luke Garrison ’09 is proud to be a Communications Director at Liberty Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ. Liberty is a K-8 school district in a western Phoenix suburb. After 12 years in TV news, he has made the switch to a career in school communications.  

  • Maria Pazandak

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    Maria Pazandak ’18 is now a Fisheries Biologist at Ocean Associates, Inc. in Lacey, WA. OAI Consulting (OAI). OAI provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. They specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional support services, information technologies, and stakeholder engagement. After…

  • North House Folk School Event

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    Libby Larson ’15 shares, “I am the Grants Manager at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, and we are excited to host Emily Ford for a free public webinar on November 11th at 7:30pm through our annual Winterers’ Gathering event! Feel free to join and learn something!”. North House Folk School